The most famous wine producing areas in the world are as follows:
(1) France: a wine kingdom with countless fine wines
Wine is produced in almost all parts of France, mainly from France. Sparkling wine (Still Wine), and sparkling wine (Sparkling Wine) represented by "Champagne". In terms of color, there are red, white and rose red; in terms of taste, it ranges from sweet to not sweet; in terms of price, it ranges from table wine as a tea drink to a bottle of top wine costing thousands of dollars. The types and changes are extremely rich. Because it produces countless world-famous high-end wines, it is recognized as the "Kingdom of Wine."
French wine can be divided into four major categories according to its quality. From the perspective of production proportion, the fourth-level ordinary restaurant wine accounts for about 50% of French grape wine; the third-level regional wine accounts for about 9%; the second-level fine wine accounts for about 3%; the highest-level wine Approximately 25% of the wine is certified origin (the remaining 13% is brandy).
Among the French wine producing areas, the most famous ones are Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace, Loire Valley, and Rh?ne. Six major producing areas including Cote du Phone. The wines produced in each producing area also have the characteristics of the region.
1. Bordeaux, the wine treasure house of the world
Bordeaux produces more than one-third of AOC wine (wine with controlled designation of origin). Because it produces many high-quality wines, it is known as "the world's wine treasure house." The local red wine is not only famous and produced in large quantities, but also produces white wine. Bordeaux is famous for its rich variety of wines. Bordeaux red wine is called red wine in the UK because of its bright red color. It is generally suitable for drinking only after it matures. The wine is characterized by rich taste and calm flavor.
In Bordeaux, the most famous wine-producing areas are Medoc, Graves, Sauternes, St. Emillon, and Pomerol. (Pomerol) five major producing areas.
●Medoc Region
Medoc is the representative production area of ??Bordeaux red wine and produces the most advanced wines in the world. This area is particularly famous for the villages of Beauillac and Margaux, with some high-priced wines costing thousands of dollars per bottle. There are about seventy villages in the Medoc region. In addition to the two villages mentioned above, I hope wine lovers will remember the villages of Saint-Julien and Saint-Estephan. In addition, there are 61 Grand Cru wineries in the Médoc region, among which Ch.Lafite-Rothschild, Ch.Margaux, Ch.Latour, Ch.Mouton, Rothschild and Ch.Haut Brion in the Graves region are also known as the five major French wineries. The wine produced by the village is known as the best wine in the world.
●Graff region
Both red wine and white wine are produced, both are non-sweet wines, and it is a production area for famous wines.
●The Sauternes region
is famous for the production of sweet liquor, among which "Ch.d, Yquem" are top-grade sweet liquors.
●Saint-Emilion region and Pomerol region
These two regions mainly use Merlot grapes and are famous for their red wines. Their flavors are between Bor wine and Burgundy. between wines.
2. Burgundy is on par with Bordeaux
The reputation of Burgundy is on par with Bordeaux. The red wine production here accounts for three-quarters of all wine, half of which is "Beaujolais" red wine. Aromatic and mild in taste, Beaujolais is made from Gamay grapes. Although white wine production accounts for only a quarter, the dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes is world-famous.
According to the saying that has been circulating in Burgundy for hundreds of years, the best wine is produced on the gentle slopes facing the sun. Therefore, the best wine-producing areas in Burgundy are all named after a certain slope (cote). The hilly terrain also hosts many such long-standing slopes.
The representative producing areas of Burgundy wine include Chablis, Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Maconnais and Beaujolais. five regions. The two areas of Night Slope and Beaune Slope are also known as the "Cote d'Or" (Golden Slope). This is so named because when the grapes are ripe, the whole place looks like gold at a glance.
●Chabri region
This region only produces white wine and is a world-renowned dry white wine production area.
●Ye Slope Area
This area is famous for its red wine, including "Romanee Conti", known as the dream wine, and "Chambertin", which was so beloved by Napoleon that he even carried it with him during his expedition to Russia. etc., are the two most precious wines in this area.
●Bornpo area
Although about 80% of the wine is red wine, white wine is also produced.
The white wine here is most famous for Montrachet, which is rated as the best non-sweet white wine in the world.
●Beaujolais region
"Beaujolais Nouveau" is a red wine that is very familiar to wine fans. It tastes slightly sour and has a young fruity aroma. It is best to drink it two to three days after it is made. Drink within three months.
●Macon Region
The production of white wine in this region is much greater than that of red wine. Among them, "Pouilly Fuisse" is the most popular for its mellow smell and rich taste.
3. The birthplace of Champagne
Champagne is located northeast of Paris. It is the northernmost wine region in France and the origin of "Champagne" famous as the "King of Sparkling Wine". The Champagne region originally only produced still wine. It was not until the 17th century that sparkling wine was produced. Now more than 90% of Champagne produces champagne.
4. The charming wine producing area of ??the Loire Valley
The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Its basin is dotted with palaces, noble villas, and famous medieval ancient cities. It stretches from east to west, and there are wine producing areas everywhere. .
The Loire Valley produces a wide range of red, white, rose and sparkling wines, each of which is easy to drink. Most of the wine produced here should be drunk while it is still young.
5. The Rh?ne Valley real estate area is long and narrow from north to south
The Rh?ne River Basin from Lyon to Avignon belongs to the Rh?ne Valley. Due to its narrow length from north to south, it produces a variety of wines such as red wine, white wine, rose wine and sparkling wine, just like the Loire Valley. The taste ranges from sweet to not sweet, and the variety is rich. Especially the red wine and rose wine produced in the south are considered to be the best wines.
6. Alsace, the origin of dry white wine
Alsace, where the Rhine River flows and is adjacent to Germany, was once a German territory. Perhaps for this reason, the grape varieties used in Alsace are similar to those in Germany. The area mainly produces liquor, but its sweetness is lower than that of German liquor. The grapes used include: Tremannet, which has a sour taste and round and firm berries, Shovana and Islin, which have a fresh fruity aroma.
(2) German wine - wine suitable for everyone
The production volume of German wine is about one-tenth that of France, accounting for about 10% of the world's production volume 3%. About 85% of German wine is white wine, and the remaining 15% is rose wine, red wine and sparkling wine. German liquor has a fragrant fruity aroma and refreshing sweetness, with low alcohol content, making it irresistible. Especially suitable for people who are not very good at drinking and those who are just starting out.
1. Mosel: Saarruvi wine with excellent flavor
The intersection of the Mosel River and its tributaries, the Saar River and the Rouvi River, is the "Moselle" Zell” wine region. Almost all the wine here is white wine, and most of the grapes used are Islin grapes. The elegant flavor emits a charming fruity aroma and contains a refreshing sour taste. The green wine bottle shaped like a ball is also one of its characteristics.
2. Rhine: the most famous place of production
The Rhine region refers to the Rheingau on the north side of the Rhine River, Rheinhessen on the other side, and Rhinevas in the lower reaches of the south. place. The wine produced in these places is called Rhine wine. Moser wine bottles are green, while Rhine wine bottles are brown. Rhine wine has a richer flavor than Mosel.
3. Frank: Dry wine in sheepskin bags
This is the oldest wine producing area in Germany. The wine produced in Frank is commonly known as "Schutstein wine" . Although the wine production here is not large, it is famous for producing the least sweet wine in Germany. Wines made from Sauvanna grapes have a fresh and masculine flavor. In addition, Frankish wine is packaged in special sheepskin bag-shaped wine bottles. Before the advent of glass, kettles were said to be held in sheepskin bags used by shepherds to hold wine.
(3) Italian wine - the wine country with the highest output and export volume
Since ancient times, Italy has been a wine producing area. With the expansion of the political power of the Roman Empire, Italian wine was also promoted throughout Europe, so Italy made a great contribution to European wine. In terms of production volume, Italy and France compete for the world's top spot every year; in terms of export volume, Italy remains first in the world. The wines exported from France are usually AOC and top-quality wines; while French people generally drink ordinary table wine-grade wines or wines produced by European Union countries.
The long and narrow terrain in the north and south of Italy results in large climate differences. The wines produced in this country have a wide variety of flavors.
1. Piedmont: the treasure house of Italian wine
Piedmont means "foot of the mountain" in Italian. It is located at the foot of the Alps, close to France, and the climate is suitable for growing wine. Value grapes are also suitable for making wine. It not only produces a large amount of DOC wine (Italian wine control law), but also produces DOG wine (G stands for "guaranteed" that it is a top wine). Therefore it is regarded as a high-end wine producing area in Italy.
2. Venet: a well-known Italian liquor producing area
The world-famous "water capital" Venice is located in the state of Venet. This area is the home of Italy's most famous white wine, "Soave".
3. Tuscany: the origin of high-end wines
Tuscany is centered on Florence, the most beautiful city in the world. This is Italy's largest red wine producing area. "Conti wine" wrapped in straw is also a familiar red wine, characterized by its sour taste and fresh taste. There was a time when Italian wine was almost synonymous with Conti.
(4) Spanish wine - vast production areas and rich product diversity
Although few Asians know that Spain is a wine-producing country, its wine production is second only to in Italy and France. Wine is produced almost everywhere in Spain, but Rioja, Andalusia, and Catalonia are the most famous. The wines from the local streets of La Mancha, near the capital Madrid, account for almost half of all Spanish production.
Among Spanish wines, perhaps we are more familiar with sparkling sherry and sangria than without sparkling wine. "Cava" produced in the same way as champagne is also well known. There are many red wines in Spain, and most of its fine wines are red wines. In particular, the red wine produced in Rioja is not inferior to French wine, but the price is quite reasonable, even cheaper than Italian wine.
(5) Portugal’s wines - a wide range of world-famous wines
Portugal produces many wines that we are quite familiar with. Among them, "Mateus Rose" can be regarded as a world-class brand. It also includes port wine, Madeira wine and Madeira wine that is often used in cooking.
Portugal and Spain can be said to be equally famous wine countries, but Portugal’s production areas are mainly concentrated in the north of the center. The most famous producing areas are Daou and Wenhou Baird. In Daou, red wine is mainly produced. Because the sugar has been completely fermented into alcohol, the taste is not sweet and has a strong stamina, making it suitable for men to drink. Contrary to the situation in Daou, Wenhoubert produces many young and drinkable wines. The most distinctive feature of the wines here is their freshness. It contains a small amount of carbonic acid, which gives people a refreshing feeling when drinking
(6) Hungarian wine-one of the world's three major sweet wines "Tokaji"
Hungarian wine making It has a long history. Among them, "Tokaji", "Ch. d`Yquem" produced in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux in France, and "Trocken Beeren-Auslese" in Germany are known as the world's three major sweet wines. Although Tokaji also produces dry white and dry red, the most famous wine here is the sweet "Tokaias" made from noble rot grapes. "Agribikavi" under the Black Bull label is also a high-quality wine.
(7) Bulgaria’s wine—exports account for 70% of production
Like Hungary, Bulgaria has a long history of wine making. But later under Turkish rule, the brewing industry declined a lot. Türkiye believes in Islam and wine is taboo, so wine making is naturally not allowed. After the Second World War, Bulgaria began to make wine again, and it was engaged in wine production with the goal of improving the country's economic capacity.
The grapes grown in the country are concentrated in state-run brewing centers, where wine is produced using modern machinery. Therefore, the wine produced has a consistent taste, no characteristics, and cannot become a top wine.
Wine is produced all over Bulgaria, roughly bounded by the Balkan Mountains. On the Black Coast to the east of the mountains, fine white wine is produced; on the north and south sides of the mountains, red wine is abundant.
(8) Wine in the United States - an emerging wine power
The earliest record of wine making in the United States dates from the mid-16th century, but commercial wine production began in the mid-16th century. Pennsylvania after the eighteenth century. In 1830, California also joined the ranks of wine making. In the past thirty years, the United States has been driven by technology to catch up and become a producer of high-quality wine.
American wines are very diverse, ranging from table wines for daily drinking to high-end wines that are comparable to European countries. Therefore, some people say that in the near future, American wine will be on par with French wine.
(9) Australian wine - together with the United States, it is known as the two emerging wine countries
Australia is very suitable for growing grapes regardless of its climate or soil conditions. Although Australia's winemaking history is not long, it is regarded as an emerging wine producing area like the United States and is gradually attracting the attention of the world.
Because it is located in the southern hemisphere, you can drink "new wine" around May, which can be said to be the earliest new wine on the market in the world. The first batch of immigrants to Australia came across the sea in 1788. Since then, wine has been produced in Australia. During the British colonial period, the main producers were Shirley and Porter. After 1950, still wine was the dominant wine.
The grape varieties used in Australia are all transplanted from Europe. At first I preferred sweet wines, but recently I also produce a lot of dry wines. The most representative wine producing areas are South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria.